Still time to sign up for classes at WSCC.

August 14, 2015
Still time to sign up for classes at WSCC.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – There’s still time to choose classes for the upcoming fall semester at West Shore Community College. New students can get their paperwork started and sign up for orientation and pre-advised returning students can receive advising and register for classes on the spot. Open advising sessions and registration have been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on August 17…

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West Shore fall kick off celebration.

August 14, 2015
West Shore fall kick off celebration.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – A campus-wide event for all new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thurs., August 20, from 5 – 8 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents. Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are especially…

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79th District Court arraignments include resisting police, larceny

August 14, 2015
79th District Court arraignments include resisting police, larceny

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Gerald Robert Jacobs, III, of 1675 W. Conrad Rd., Custer Township, was arrested Aug. 4 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for three felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police; one count of assault and battery; and one count…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings include prison terms for probation violation

August 14, 2015
51st Circuit Court sentencings include prison terms for probation violation

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 51st Circuit Court: – Xaviera Clarice Stockwell, 35, of 507 Sixth St., Ludington, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Aug. 4 to one year and one month to five years in prison with credit for 180 days served in jail and $466 in fines and…

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79th District Court sentencings and dismissals; 7 arrested in sting operations for selling tobacco to minors

August 14, 2015
79th District Court sentencings and dismissals; 7 arrested in sting operations for selling tobacco to minors

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Scott Peter Nichols, 56, of 11796 N. Amber Rd., Grant Township, was found guilty Aug. 5 of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 30 days discretionary jail for six months and $198 in fines and costs. One count of assault with a…

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Police busy with crashes

August 14, 2015
Police busy with crashes

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015: – 2:20 p.m., gas drive off, $39.74 in fuel taken, 5400 block of W. US-10 —…

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Mason County 4-H poultry winners.

August 13, 2015
Mason County 4-H poultry winners.

2015 Western Michigan Fair.    

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Mason County 4-H dairy winners.

August 13, 2015
Mason County 4-H dairy winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015.

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Doggiepalooza is August 22.

August 13, 2015
Doggiepalooza is August 22.

LUDINGTON — Mason County Mutts will hold Doggiepalooza on Saturday, August 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Central Bark dog park. The event will feature a one mile dog walk through the trails at Cartier Park, contests including a best costume, canine agility demonstrations, food vendors and much more. Donations benefit the Lakeshore Animal Friends’ spay and neuter program. All dogs…

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Crashes keep police busy

August 13, 2015
Crashes keep police busy

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Mason County Sheriff’s Office activity Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015: – 8:59 a.m., two-vehicle crash with injuries, a 49-year-old Alto, Mich. man was injured after a…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

August 13, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Adalynn May Silver, the daughter of Jenna Silver and Jonathan Morrill of Ludington, was born August 1, 2015. Alivia Faith Rene Newsted, the daughter of Kara…

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West Michigan Insurance has served area for almost 100 years.

August 13, 2015
West Michigan Insurance has served area for almost 100 years.

We would like to welcome our newest advertiser, West Michigan Insurance, with offices in Shelby, Hesperia and Rockford. Established in 1924, West Michigan Insurance is an independent agency that serves over 3,000 individuals and 300 businesses across Michigan. You can find out more information at www.westmichiganins.com or call: Shelby, 231-861-4195; Hesperia, 231-854-5555 or Rockford, 616-866-3180. We appreciate each of our…

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Barb Robidoux is fair homemaker of the year.

August 12, 2015
Barb Robidoux is fair homemaker of the year.

  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Barb Robidoux of Sherman Township was selected as the 2015 Western Michigan Fair Homemaker of the Year Wednesday evening at the fair. Robidoux entered 150 items in the fair competition, which included a variety of items from antiques to crops to canned goods. Other winners included: Mary Gleason, second; Sharon McCarthy,…

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Western Michigan Fair winners.

August 12, 2015
Western Michigan Fair winners.

Prints may be purchased from Mason County Press: $10 for 5×7.

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Mason County 4-H exhibit winners.

August 12, 2015
Mason County 4-H exhibit winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015. Prints may be purchased from Mason County Press: $10 for 5×7.

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Mason County 4-H swine winners.

August 12, 2015
Mason County 4-H swine winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015.    

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Mason County 4-H goat winners.

August 12, 2015
Mason County 4-H goat winners.

Western Michigan Fair 2015.    

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New sculpture to be dedicated Saturday.

August 12, 2015

LUDINGTON — The Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development Task Force will host the dedication of a new bronze sculpture commemorating Ludington’s historic sailing past on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 1 p.m.  The sculpture will be installed along the lakefront walkway which has been dedicated as the Maritime Heritage Park, just south of the Loomis Street Boat Ramp. “The Abbie,”…

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